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Nov 28 EASY WAY TO CLEAN YOUR MAKEUP BRUSHES

I am going to rattle some cages today and debunk a lot of makeup brush tutorials on Youtube.. I'm gonna get my butt blistered. HA! I am ready for the comments to come flying....Are you?

I have been developing makeup brushes for the last 10 years and with the introduction of my new Nudes, I wanted to show you the PROPER way to clean your makeup brushes so you will have them for a really long time.

Our newest collection "The Nudes" Want a set of your own? Click the image. :)

Social media, while most have good intentions, all give you their take on how to clean makeup brushes. However most techniques taught on social media today will actually destroy brushes.

If you haven't seen our video on BRUSH HOUR: HOW MAKEUP BRUSHES ARE MADE and you want to go down a rabbit hole, (and have an hour to spare) watch this very in depth tutorial on how makeup brushes are made.

Once you watch, you will know why I teach you this easy and simple technique to cleaning your makeup brushes.

IMPORTANT TIPS:

BRUSH SOAP PRE-SALE

Here are some DO's & DONT'S on brush care.

Wash brushes regularly. Don't let them get too dirty.

Use a great brush soap and brush shampoo, specifically made for makeup brushes.

Always double wash in a shampoo bath. This removes any soap residue left behind from brush soap.

All soap will leave a waxy coating on brush hairs, affecting how they perform.

If you're pro, it is best to use a clean brush on every client, not clean between clients.

Cleaning with brush spray between clients will cut the longevity of your brushes over time.

If you are a consumer, wash your brushes at least once a week.

Wash your brushes after each use if you intend to change your color palette.

Consumers: Rinsing your natural hair eye brushes in water is fine between shampoos.

Never scrub your brush too hard. It destroys the shape.

Never soak your brushes in anything. It eats away at the glue and causes massive shedding.

Never use brush cleaning machines. It causes massive shedding and ruins the shape of the brush.

Keep handles very dry. Polish ferrules with dry towel.

Leaving handles wet can cause paint to crack as well as detach from ferrule.